videocassette recorder


noun
  1. See VCR.

Origin of videocassette recorder

1
First recorded in 1970–75

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British Dictionary definitions for video cassette recorder

video cassette recorder

noun
  1. a tape recorder for vision and sound signals using magnetic tape in closed plastic cassettes: used for recording and playing back television programmes and films: Often shortened to: video Abbreviation: VCR

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